Observation: Photinus alexanderi

Observation: Photinus alexanderi

Primary Observer:

Saff Killingsworth

Event Date:

2026-06-14

Status:

Unreviewed

Survey

Site Name:

Horse Springs Campground

Province/State:

Arizona

Event Date:

2026-06-14

Time of Day:

Day-Time

Start Time:

08:30

End Time:

09:08

Number of Observers:

1

Primary Observer:

Saff Killingsworth

Additional Observers:

NA

target_species_genus:

photinus

target_species_species:

alexanderi

Location and Habitat

Location Accuracy (meters):

0-25

Habitat Type:

Riparian - Areas Along lake or stream

Habitat Type Notes:

Open grassy riparian area in wide canyon of Ponderosa pine forest. Area dominated by graminoids with scattered shrubby alder and willow. On edge of Horse Springs Campground.

Elevation (meters):

2320

Area Searched (hectares):

0.1

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Observation

Observation Type:

Without Flash Data

Number Observed:

2-10

genus:

photinus

Species:

alexanderi

Observation Notes:

Observed perched on grass blade about 1 meter from river edge.

Specimen Voucher Number:

Voucher: Xer_Col_14June26_06_P.a.

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